The idyllic rolling hills and comfortable hobbit holes of The Shire are such an ideal setting for a life-sim recreation that its a marvel nobody considered the premise for Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Recreation earlier than. Farming, fishing, and adorning are all core options confirmed for this cozy recreation, which is ready within the hobbit village of Bywater. The sport takes place within the years between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Tales of the Shire gameplay will likely be acquainted to anybody who’s performed the likes of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You’ll construct a backyard, befriend your neighbors, and eat second breakfast on daily basis. However what can actually set Tales of the Shire aside is its reference to Center Earth. At the moment, we’re ten options we’d prefer to see on this recreation.

10. Aiding the Bounders

The extensive world of Center Earth that lies outdoors The Shire is a singular and harmful place with many tales to inform. As a member of the bounders, a bunch of hobbits assigned to patrol the borders of The Shire within the books, you might doubtlessly play a small half in these tales.

9. Pets & Livestock

Should you’ve performed Stardew Valley, you’ll know that caring to your animals is half the enjoyable of proudly owning a farm. Although you is perhaps restricted to a backyard in Tales of the Shire, it might nonetheless be good to have just a few chickens or cats wandering round your hobbit gap. 

8. Tie-ins With Acquainted Characters

Should you watch the Tales of the Shire trailer carefully, you’ll discover that Gandalf is within the recreation. Nevertheless, there must be various different acquainted characters for Lord of the Rings followers close by, even throughout the confines of Bywater.

7. Mathoms

Mathoms are presents that hobbits give on birthdays, although they’re usually re-gifted later. Passing round these presents can be a enjoyable solution to work together with neighbors.

6. Smoking Pipe-weed

Hobbits are identified for smoking pipe-weed, and based on the books, have a historical past of rising the plant as nicely. Hopefully we’ll be capable to sit back and launch just a few smoke rings, although the sport’s PEGI score makes this characteristic much less seemingly.

5. Seasonal Festivals

A part of the sport’s story will revolve round an occasion known as the ‘Bywater Pageant’, however it might be good to have festivals for the sport’s altering seasons as nicely. A xmas or harvest pageant much like the festivals in Lord of the Rings On-line would definitely be welcome.

4. Brewing at Inns

From what we’ve seen thus far in demos and trailers, you’ll be capable to go to The Inexperienced Dragon, an iconic inn from the books. Brewing ale on the inn could possibly be an gratifying mini-game that ties in with the sport’s cooking mechanics.

3. Romance

Romance is a enjoyable characteristic of Stardew Valley and can be a unbelievable addition to this recreation as nicely. It might be particularly vital if Tales of the Shire co-op gameplay is confirmed.

2. Lighting Fireworks

The fireworks at Bilbo’s party are a memorable a part of the Fellowship of the Ring, and lighting just a few in Tales of the Shire would even be good time.

1. Multiplayer

Multiplayer is with out query the characteristic we’d prefer to see most in Tales of the Shire. Working with your pals or companion to design your hobbit gap and handle your backyard can be a healthful expertise certain to win over followers.

We don’t have any affirmation that Tales of the Shire multiplayer gameplay exists, however hopefully that adjustments earlier than the sport’s launch later this yr.